Tell me your size, the particular piece of kit you need, and your use (temp range ect) and I will send you a piece free.
My basic premise for establishing this practice is to promote the idea of a new relationship with material culture around outdoor recreation. It's my hope that if you don't need the piece you will give it away or return it to a thrift store, and hope that you tell people about Thrift gear.
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Hi, I'm responding from your post on the backpacking.net forum. I've gotten addicted to thrift store gear, as well as every day clothing, over the past several years and do not ever plan on going back to paying retail. Since January I've found two very good quality down bags, Marmot precip pants (like new), a couple of crazy creek chairs, several wool sweaters and a very dapper tweed sportcoat. Things I have not bothered to pick up because I have far too many already are Janpsort day packs, external frame packs and a couple of tents. Gore tex jackets are a dime a dozen as are Pendleton wool shirts and Woolrich wool shirts. I've not paid more than $9.99 for any of the above. My best score ever is a Trek 520 road bike for $6.99. I recently passed over a very nice vintage Peuguet road bike as my wife will kill me if I come home with more bikes.
Last summer I found this tent for $5.99 and am anxious to try it out. It's an Eureka Bike n' Hike, two person tent. It's not particularly heavy and has room for two. I may replace the pole with one of aluminum and save a couple of more ounces, plus I just prefer aluminum poles as they slide easier through pole sleeves.
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In 40 minutes I'm off to lunch to visit my favorite thrift store - 25% off on Mondays. I am more than happy to reuse people's cast off's, most of which are in nearly new condition. I think people get tired of wearing the same things over and over versus actually wearing them out so they end up in a thrift store. It's a great way to save and the thrill of the hunt can be very rewarding when you get a great score.
Things I'm especially looking for:
A wool tweed Norfolk jacket in size 42 regular.
A Paul Petzoldt Wilderness Equipment wool shirt in size medium or large.
A Dachstein wool sweater (the pull over variety - I found a cardigan last year) in size medium or large.
Anything by Rivendell Mountain Works.
Let me know if you are looking for anything in particular, I may have it in my basement or may be able to turn it up as you never know when or where you find something.
Best regards,
Alan
Back from today's thrift store outing. A nice condition Black Ice polarguard bag good to about 20*, a Woolrich wool throw blanket (new with tags) and two albums (I have my old stereo in my garage and listen to music on vinyl when I'm working out there). Total bill - something under $17. The bag is heavy, but old school polarguard is nearly indestructable, it has a nice thick draft tube and an insulated neck draft collar. At $7.50 for the bag you can't go wrong.
Ill keep my eye out. Sure you don't wnat to recieve a surprise thrift piece?
Ok, I'll bite. I'll send you my address via the backpacking light website as I can't seem to figure out how to email it to you via the blog. I'm still a bit new to the blog thing.
On and on the thrift store shopping goes. Recent finds are a two burner propane stove, $5.99, - perfect for group camp breakfasts with a griddle across the top making pancakes and sausage. An umbrella (like new) as we always seem to be looking for one and at $2.99 a real bargain. Today I found a vintage frame from a Jansport D3 for $9.99. The frame and components are in great shape. The packbag was missing, but the parts alone are worth the price. Either I, or someone I know, will someday need a shoulder strap, hip belt, etc.
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